The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-25

and Conservatism hold each other in check
Conservatism, warning panic to retire, sup
ports with steady hand the market and re-
stores financial prosperity. Financial liberty
develops the hidden wealth of the land. The
scales of religious freedom are balanced by
Liberalism and Conservatism. The princi-
pie of the union of Conservatism and Liber-
alism is peculiar to America. As in the past,
when the patriots prayed. fought and bled for
independence, when the union of these
States was sealed in blood, so if we wish the
publication of politics, the financial prosper
ity of the people, the victory of education,
the exaltation and blessing of Him who rules
over the rulers of the nations-if we wish all
these, the American people must cherish and
maintain this union of Liberalism and Con-
servatism-our national character.
The Masters Grafton was delivered by Mr..
Jay Edwards, subject, "The Search After the
Ultimate" In every direction our concepts
have widened in philosophy and ethics. The
men of science and philosophy are the prin-
ciple searchers for the ultimate. Individual
impression is the gem which has appeared to
us. This Grafton was very eloquent and
scholarly address, showing hard study and
deep thought
Degrees Conferred
The degrees were then conferred on the
members of the graduating class, as pre-
viously approved by the faculty and
trustees. President White also announc-
ed Gin Latin) the following honorary de-
grees: d. D., REV. HOLDEN RYAN NYE,
Towands, Pa, and Rev CHARLES FLUH-
RER. Grand Rapids, Mich. The degree
Of LID. was given for the first time in
the history OF Lombard to Judge Lewis
E. Payson. The degree of M. A was be-
slowed upon George W. Wakefield and
M. s. to Gay Bruuson and Jay Edwards.
After the honorary degrees were confer
ed in Latin, President White announced
them In the vernacular and the announce
ment was greeted with a hearty round of
applause. The exercises closed at 1:20,
over three hours having been spent In
the chapel. We have seldom seen a
commencement audience more attentive
or held more closely to the end. In vigor
OF thought and expression, careful study
OF the several topics and excellence in
delivery, these addresses OF the class of '87
more than fulfilled the high expectations
of friends, and surprised those who
heard them for the first time. It is I'M
doubleday class that will rank high in
the traditions of Lombard and gives
bright promise for future usefulness in
the world.
We add the Registers report OF the
Alumni Association Meeting and Banquet
The Alumni Association met IN the
parlors of the Union Hotel, Wednesday
afternoon and adopted resolutions re-
specting the death of Eugene Carney,
'S5.
The annual banquet of the Alumni
Association was held in the Union Hotel
Wednesday afternoon. Over one hun
dred were at the tables. Rev. Mary
Garard asked the blessing. The follow
ing interesting program was carried out:
LON bard University-Hon. Samuel Kerr.
The Clergy-Rev. s. Crane, d. d.
The Religious Press-Rev. j. s. Cantwell,
D. D.
Our Trustees. H. Swan.
The Legal Professionalism Morris.
Our High Schools-Prof. s. @. Ransom.
The Church-Rev. John Hughes.
The Medical PROFESSIONALS. Geo. Turner.
President White gave summing up of
the commencement in few but fitting
words. The banquet closed by singing
"Auld Lang Syne."
Presidents Reception.
The Reception at the home of Presi-
dent White, Wednesday evening, was
largely attended and thoroughly in keep
ing with the rest of the weeks doings.
1t was in every sense an enjoyable, il in
formal event. All present seemed to make
the most of the opportunity to improve the
few last hours they could spend together
in SO pleasant and profitablea way. DIR. and
Mrs. White succeeded admirably in their
endeavors to entertain their many guests
agreeably. More than this it gave the
pupils, the graduates, the alumni and the
alumnae. and the teachers and officers of
Lombard, the needful chance to bid one
another good by. 1t was fitting close
to a most successful Commencement
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